Powder coating involves specialised equipment, using some high voltages (15 Kv – 25 Kv ) and requires special guns, operating at low air pressures.

So the usual airbrush is totally unsuited for this.

It also requires an accurately temperature controlled oven to cure the powder.

Unless you invest a lot of money in the correct equipment, it is NOT a D I Y procedure.

See my recent post POWDER COATING.

If you PM me, I can put you in contact with Brian Parker, who may be able to help you.

Howard

I got the impression that the articles in MEW were more about constructing your own equipment.

Having seen Brian Parker's set up, both slides and demonstration, (He has demonstrated at more than one Club, I believe ) and his permanent home set up, it is very professional, as one would expect from a qualified electrician.

Brian's presentation and demonstration makes it look fairly straightforward, but he has the right kit, and knows how to use it. He can make a tin can look as if it is copper or chrome plated!

Both are electrically safe, and produce very good results. He emphasised the need for absolute cleanliness and learned how to produce excellent results with a variety of powders, and on a variety of materials.

It was surprising to see that it is possible to coat wood and glass, and that it is possible to mask (But using a special tape, not ordinary masking tape )

He has plated a light bulb on one side, so that it acts as a reflector.

You have to have the right equipment, to clean, (Bead blast  ) coat the work, and to and cure the powder.

In view of the high voltages used, care has to be taken, and the cure temperatures are well above that of boiling water. Again something where care has to be taken.

Powder coating is not an undertaking to be undertaken lightly, because of the cost, complication , and safety aspects.

Howard

Edited By Howard Lewis on 22/08/2019 11:50:59

My wife would be enamelling (UK spelling?) them, I think..

What are they made of? Might melt at enamelling temperatures.